Lethal
07-27-2007, 02:25 PM
Well the 360 has been out for almost 2 years now and we finally get a taste of next gen Nascar. This latest installment is easily the best in the series. There are a few modes to play now instead of just jumping into another drivers car and playing a season. Here is the lowdown.
The Chase Mode
In the chase mode you will have to earn licenses by completing mini game challenges. There are 55 challenges total. This mode helps to teach you the tracks . There are 3 medal types you can earn for all 55 mini games. If you get a gold medal then that will unlock attribuite boosts for the cars in your garage. You also get to choose your own paint scheme for you very own race car.
Contracts
After earning your licenses, you can start adding cars to your garage by completing contracts. Each contract is different and if you complete the terms in the contract you then will own the car you were driving in the contract. Usually big name cars.
Owner
After you won some cars you can start your journey to the Nascar Nextel Cup. Now you will need a car that will run on each track in order to complete the Nextel Cup. You must have a Superspeedway stock car to race in the Daytona 500.
Season
You can choose the 07 Schedule which is the official 2007 schedule or you can choose the 07 Chase for the cup which is only 10 races and only the top 12 drivers get to race. You can also create you own schedule.
Toyota Racing
Challenges and Test and tune modes are in here. More mini games and learn how to tune your car on an empty track.
Now that I covered the basics of the game I will review the game.
Graphics
The graphics are probably as good as Forza2. It could have been better. The crash effects and time change is pretty sweet though.
Sound
The game sports some decent sound effects. I would have liked a commentator option instead of having to listen to the pit crew all the time. And even they dont speak that much. You can listen to music while you play which is nice for those 100+ laps.
Value
This game offers a lot of replay value with all the different modes. You should stay pretty busy competing in the full 07 schedule.
Achievements
The achievements are great in this game. It focuses mainly on single player, WHICH I LOVE! They are not impossible to get and really boost the value of the game. Nobody likes games that are near impossible to get all 1,000 points.
Rating - 85/100
The Chase Mode
In the chase mode you will have to earn licenses by completing mini game challenges. There are 55 challenges total. This mode helps to teach you the tracks . There are 3 medal types you can earn for all 55 mini games. If you get a gold medal then that will unlock attribuite boosts for the cars in your garage. You also get to choose your own paint scheme for you very own race car.
Contracts
After earning your licenses, you can start adding cars to your garage by completing contracts. Each contract is different and if you complete the terms in the contract you then will own the car you were driving in the contract. Usually big name cars.
Owner
After you won some cars you can start your journey to the Nascar Nextel Cup. Now you will need a car that will run on each track in order to complete the Nextel Cup. You must have a Superspeedway stock car to race in the Daytona 500.
Season
You can choose the 07 Schedule which is the official 2007 schedule or you can choose the 07 Chase for the cup which is only 10 races and only the top 12 drivers get to race. You can also create you own schedule.
Toyota Racing
Challenges and Test and tune modes are in here. More mini games and learn how to tune your car on an empty track.
Now that I covered the basics of the game I will review the game.
Graphics
The graphics are probably as good as Forza2. It could have been better. The crash effects and time change is pretty sweet though.
Sound
The game sports some decent sound effects. I would have liked a commentator option instead of having to listen to the pit crew all the time. And even they dont speak that much. You can listen to music while you play which is nice for those 100+ laps.
Value
This game offers a lot of replay value with all the different modes. You should stay pretty busy competing in the full 07 schedule.
Achievements
The achievements are great in this game. It focuses mainly on single player, WHICH I LOVE! They are not impossible to get and really boost the value of the game. Nobody likes games that are near impossible to get all 1,000 points.
Rating - 85/100